Beach goers are prohibited from leaving unattended personal equipment on the beach from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. daily. In addition, equipment must not obstruct the passage of vehicles on the beach or the line of sight of lifeguards to the ocean.

Tents, canopies, and awnings on the beach can not be greater than 12 feet by 12 feet in area or higher than 9 feet above the beach surface when erected. They shall also not be tied together and can not be placed any closer than 10 feet apart.

You can dig small holes on the beach, but they must not be left unattended for any period of time at night or for more than one hour during the day. In addition, holes must not create a hazard for people or for animals, and they must not disrupt the passage of vehicles.

From May 1 through September 30, PWCs must be launched by manpower only. From October 1 through April 30, when beach driving is permitted, PWCs may be launched using a vehicle with a Town-issued beach driving permit. PWCs must proceed straight in or out from shore without causing a wake or exceeding 5 mph. They must not be operated within 600 feet of the sound or ocean shoreline.

Golf carts must be registered and tagged for use on the streets in Nags Head. However, they can only be driven on State roads and on side roads (where the speed limit is 35 mph or less). They cannot be driven across U.S. Highway 158 (also known as South Croatan Highway), except at a traffic light to get across the highway. For more information, contact Nags Head's Police Department at 252-441-6386.